Chap 78

Dante's POV

I sat in my room, staring at the blank wall. With everything in me, I wished that my heart could be as blank as the wall I stared at. How peaceful and calming it would be to forget the events of the past few days- especially today. Unfortunately, I remembered all too well. I knew that today was the day when Madison was laid to rest. That knowledge depressed me even more.

During the long days since Madison's death, I had one wish in my heart. I knew death was final- something that could not be reversed, so I knew it was a waste of time to wish for the dead to come back to life. So, I wanted something more within my reach. I wanted oblivion- I wanted forgetfulness. I wanted a relief from my chaotic thoughts but deep down inside me, I knew I would not get even that.

It was not for lack of trying though. There was a saying that the goddess extended a helping hand only to those who tried to help themselves so I had tried running in the woods, relaxing, and burying myself in